Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan

PROPOSAL TO PREPARE Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan

VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION, MICHIGAN

MARCH 20, 2019

March 20, 2019

Molly LaLone, Executive Director Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Village of Lake Orion 21 E. Church Street Lake Orion, Michigan 48362

Subject: Partnership for the Village of Lake Orion DDA: Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan

Dear Director LaLone,

Thank you for affording McKenna the opportunity to discuss a partnership with the Village of Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA); we understand how crucial this effort is for the Village’s future. A well-conceived, realistic, and executed Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan translates to an even more vibrant and prosperous community not just tomorrow, but for years to come.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The economy has greatly improved over the past decade, and development and redevelopment activity has picked up. Traditional downtowns such Lake Orion’s are prime opportunities for investment - much of the growth in Michigan today is mixed use development that appeals to the wider community, including young professionals and those who are looking to age in place. More and more, people today seek out vital, active, walkable communities, which combine a rich natural environment with a high quality of life. Downtown Lake Orion is one such community which offers a vibrant traditional downtown with opportunities for strategic improvement. McKenna can provide the professional expertise and industry knowledge to help position the DDA for continued investment and success.

COMPREHENSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It’s an appropriate proverb in this situation. Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan cannot reach its full potential by focusing on only one aspect of the downtown. Downtown Lake Orion is comprised of thriving businesses, a strong residential component, entertainment destinations and parks, trails, and recreation amenities. McKenna seeks to build upon this foundation in a collaborative environment where downtowns are envisioned as a comprehensive and dynamic system for the community benefit and as a place to live, work and play.

Collaboration is important as Village leaders set out to make well-informed decisions for existing and future Lake Orion businesses, residents and visitors, and determines in which priorities to invest. To ensure as smooth a collaboration as possible, we’ll design the strategic Capital Improvement and Development Plan to clearly lay out projects: their scope, timelines, prioritization, budgets, and more. Imagine a user-friendly, readable document bolstered by engaging graphics and featuring a “quick guide to downtown Lake Orion”.

MCKENNA’S QUALIFICATIONS McKenna is well-suited to prepare the Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan. Our Plan would create a vision for the Downtown District, including compelling visuals and renderings, and a roadmap to achieve the vision. It would also include the required elements of the DDA-TIF Plan update, as required by Public Act 57 of 2018. Collaborating with us means:

1. Tapping into our 40-year track record of experience in developing dozens of DDA and TIF Plans and strategic economic development plans for downtowns (enclosed, please find our extensive reference list and project samples for additional details). 2. Producing an authentic and thorough public engagement program that reaches engaged business members, residents and stakeholders --- allowing the DDA and Village leaders to tout the inclusive nature of the process. 3. Leveraging our knowledge of and familiarity with the Village, as McKenna has been Lake Orion’s planning consultant since 1981 and has embraced planning and zoning initiatives that guide downtown revitalization and high-quality design and construction. This includes our past work with the Village on exciting projects such as the mixed-use building at 120 S. Broadway Street and Anita’s Kitchen with outdoor dining at 45 W. Flint Street. It has been a pleasure working with the DDA and Village on these and other projects that are enhancing placemaking in downtown Lake Orion. 4. Bringing a technical, deep experience to the downtown with urban designers skilled in the art of placemaking, transportation and urban design and certified public engagement specialists.

It’s easy to recognize and appreciate Lake Orion’s strong planning history and commitment to the Downtown District. To make Village and DDA leaders’ decision on this matter as easy as possible, our proposal includes examples of McKenna’s extensive experience preparing downtown development and tax increment financing plans for Michigan cities, townships, villages, and multijurisdictional organizations.

We have enjoyed working with the Village of Lake Orion, its residents and its business community through the years. McKenna is proud of the strong relationships we have developed, and we look forward to working together for the continued success of the Lake Orion DDA. With your approval, we will prepare an Additional Services Under Existing Agreement form for your signature to authorize us to begin work on the project.

If we can answer any questions or provide additional information regarding the services we offer, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time at (248) 596-0920. Thank you.

Respectfully submitted,

McKENNA

John R. Jackson, AICP President

Village of Lake Orion, Michigan · DDA Capital Improvement and Development Plan 2 Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan

VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN

PREPARED MARCH 20, 2019 BY

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Table of Contents

Cover Letter Table of Contents

McKenna Firm Profile ...... 1

Areas of Service ...... 3

Project Approach ...... 5

Proposed Scope of Services ...... 6

Project Schedule and Fee…………………………………………………………………….13

Deliverables……………………………………………………………...…………………….14

McKenna Project Team and Qualifications…………………………………………………15

Project Experience…………………………………………………………………………….16

References……..………………………………………………………………………………18

Awards and Accolades.…….…………………………………………………………………19

Resumes Project Examples

McKenna Firm Profile

McKenna’s downtown Northville, Michigan headquarters – a repurposed Ford Motor Company plant designed by Albert Kahn, built in the 1930s. Our work spaces reflect McKenna’s commitment to our people, our communities, sustainable design and the rich technology heritage of the Midwest.

McKenna’s team of talented planning, design and building professionals help municipal leaders develop and maintain communities for real life. From street festivals, neighborhood parks, and storefronts, to parking spots, coffee shops, and farmers’ markets, we want your community to thrive. Headquartered in Northville with offices in Detroit and Kalamazoo, Michigan, McKenna provides planning, zoning, landscape architecture, community and economic development and urban design assistance to cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional agencies, as well as select private clients. Our success can be measured by the physical improvements to hundreds of McKenna client communities, and by our 40-year record of client satisfaction and on-time, on-budget delivery.

McKenna currently provides project services to more than 85 communities and private land investors in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. Anticipating and responding to change is a major distinction of McKenna’s practice. McKenna’s innovation and depth of experience is a resource for public and private decision-makers; we are a corporation of roughly 20 planners, urban designers, and landscape architects formed under the laws of Michigan on May 2, 1978.

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DDA CAPITAL IMPROVEM ENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN – VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION, MI 1 FOUNDED ON RESPONSIBILITY AND LOYAL TO COMMUNITIES McKenna helps community leaders and private investors create more vital, interesting, safe, functional and prosperous places to live, work, shop, play, and do business. We provide planning, zoning, landscape architecture, community and economic development, design and building department assistance to cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional agencies, as well as select private clients. Our success can be measured by the physical improvements to hundreds of McKenna client communities, and by our 40-year record of client satisfaction and on-time, on-budget delivery.

McKenna currently provides project services to more than 100 communities and private land investors in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. FOCUSED ON IMPACT The leaders of these organizations count on McKenna for: Our work impacts lives.

 Technical excellence in plans, design, and project management. Therefore, it’s our duty to  Change anticipation and innovative alternatives. change communities for the  Highly creative professionals, skilled at communicating and better. building consensus.  Unmatched responsiveness to client needs, from clerical staff to CEO.

Anticipating and responding to change is a major distinction of McKenna’s practice. Often, even experienced public officials or business leaders must face new challenges. In other instances, the challenges are more familiar, but new approaches are needed. In either case, McKenna’s innovation and depth of experience is a resource for public and private decision-makers.

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Areas of Service

Community Planning  Master Plans (Cities, Villages, Townships, Counties and Regions)  Neighborhood Preservation Plans  Redevelopment Plans  Corridor Plans  Downtown Plans  Growth Management Plans  Park and Recreation Plans  Capital Improvements Programs  Community and Fiscal Impact Analysis  Waterfront Planning  Open Space Planning  Historic Preservation Plans  Transportation and Parking Plans  GIS Analysis and Alternative Testing  Access Management

Economic Development  Public/Private Partnerships  Brownfield Redevelopment Planning  Downtown Redevelopment Action Plans  Corridor Redevelopment  Tax Increment Finance Plans  Grant Applications  Redevelopment Project Management On-Site Management Services Market Studies: Retail, Commercial, Residential,   Zoning and Planning Administration Industrial, Institutional  Tax Increment Finance Authority Management  Redevelopment Financing Assistance  Downtown Development Authority Administration  Land Assembly/Eminent Domain Assistance  CDBG Administration Housing Rehabilitation Building Department Administration   Project Management – Capital Improvement Projects  Zoning Administration  Redevelopment Project Administration  Building Code and Zoning Enforcement  Community Development Administration  Building Inspection  Economic Development Administration  Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspections  Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection Development Codes  Landscape Construction Observation  Zoning Ordinance  Code Enforcement  Zoning Ordinance and Resolution Review and  Compliance with State Preparation Department Management Plans   Continuing Advisory Services to Elected and Appointed Officials, Planning and Zoning Parks and Recreation Commissions, and Boards of Appeal  Parks and Recreation Master Plans  Subdivision and Condominium Regulations  Park Design (neighborhood, community, regional)  Form-Based Codes  Ball Field Planning and Design  Environmental Regulations – Wetlands, Woodlands  Park and Recreation Facilities Design  Expert Witnessing and Court Testimony on Zoning  Bikeway and Trail Planning and Design  Sign Regulations  Grant Applications  Annexation Advisory Assistance  Public Participation  Sex-Oriented Business Regulations and GIS Testing  Universal and ADA Accessibility  Open Space Regulations  Park and Recreation Furnishings  Planning and Zoning Code Training Seminars  On-Site Zoning Administration

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Complete Streets and Urban Design Transportation Planning  Community Design Plans Complete Streets Policy Development   Placemaking Strategies Complete Streets Design Guidelines   Parks, Greens, Commons and Plaza Design Complete Streets Procedure and Implementation   Streetscape Design Corridor Plans   Site Planning Streetscape Plans   Community Character Planning Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans   Historic Park Design Bicycle Parking Plans   Computer Visualization (before/after) Bicycle Sign Plans   Design Review Bike Share Feasibility Studies   Site Evaluation and Selection Intersection Design & Crossing Plans   Design Manuals Zoning and Regulatory Review   Neo-Traditional Design (TND) User Maps and Wayfinding Studies   Urban Form Pattern Books Transportation Master Plans   Mixed Use (residential, retail, office,  Site Plan Review of Transportation Facilities public, institutional) Design  Circulation Studies Vehicles and Pedestrian  Public Art  TOD Studies  Education and Training Sustainability Plans  Transportation and Parking Plans  Sustainability Indicators Analysis, Evaluation Criteria,  Access Management and Program Improvements  Parking Studies  Develop Neighborhood Stabilization Plans  Green Infrastructure Plan for Community’s Public Participation (NCI Certified) Public Property  Charrettes  Walkable/Bikeable Audits and Implementation Plans  Hands-on Workshops  Community Master Plan, Strategic Plan, or Capital  Focus Groups Improvement Plan  Roundtable Discussions  Plan for Low Impact Development (LID) Components  Surveys (telephone, online, direct mail)  Local Planning and Zoning  Public Hearings  Access Management Plans for Transportation Corridors  Open Houses  Interactive Citizen Advisory Committees Landscape Architecture  Youth Outreach  Residential Development Plans (single family  Community Walks and Bike Rides detached/attached; multi-family, elderly, mixed use, townhouses) Conventional & Cluster  Pop-Up / Storefront Workshops Site Analysis and Design  Consensus Building  Site Layout and Planning  Participatory Decision-Making  Construction Drawings and Construction Observation  Interviews (one-on-one, intercept)  Landscape Architecture (MSHDA-approved)  Community Preference Surveys   Arborist Services (tree surveys and Community Development maintenance plans)  Greenways and Trail Planning and Design  HUD CDBG Administration  Native Plant Landscapes  Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing  Wayfinding, Signs, and Interpretive Stations  Environmental Review Records  Environmental Performance Standards  Consolidated Plans  Public Art Development  Elderly Housing Assistance  Public Space Design – Greenways,  Five Year and Annual Action Plans Bikeways, Streetscapes  CDBG Program Planning and Applications  Wetlands, Woodlands, Groundwater, Aesthetic, and  Housing Rehabilitation Administration Vista Protection Regulations Market Studies – Market Rate, Elderly and Assisted Housing   Sustainable Landscape Design  Housing Market Studies (MSHDA approved)

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Project Approach

Downtown Lake Orion is an active and growing desintation community, with a traditional commercial base, historical character, engaged business owners and residents, and a wealth of recreation amenities, natural assets and cultural services that are offered year round.

The Village of Lake Orion recognizes the importance of updating the current Downtown TIF and Development Plan so that its business owners, residents, visitors and stakeholders can enjoy and preserve the quality of life in the community that they love. Downtown Lake Orion boasts an impressive historic commercial and mixed-use district with a traditional streetscape that is welcoming and inviting. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy an entire day dining, shopping, recreatiating and participating in numerous activities in the downtown, such as festivals and events. In addition, the downtown is home to a comprehensive trail system, parks and green spaces, and Lake Orion; all assets which continually make the Village a desirable year round home, destination and gathering space.

McKenna understands that development and enhancement of Lake Orion’s downtown opportunities is a key element of the Village’s on-going strategy – and we also understand the extreme success that the community has achieved to this point! A well-conceived, realistic, and executed Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan translates to an even more vibrant and proposous downtown not just tomorrow, but for years to come.

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Proposed Scope of Services

We have designed the following work plan for Lake Orion to achieve a well-articulated, informative, and dynamic plan that builds upon the community’s existing assets and positions the Village for sustainable future downtown success.

The finished product will be a high-quality, comprehensive Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan founded on community input, supported by stakeholders, graphically attractive and rooted in realistic implementation and a focus on tomorrow. The following tasks detail a description of the services and processes that we envision for Lake Orion’s DDA Plan update: ABOVE Downtown Lake Orion’s TASK 1: PROJECT INITIATION AND ORGANIZATION timeless architecture and welcoming streetscape. Kick-Off Meeting McKenna will conduct an initial meeting with the DDA Board and leadership team, and any other designated Village representatives to receive input and direction on the work plan, and to finalize a structure for review and management of the plan process. At this first, internal meeting, McKenna will: 1) Establish a working relationship, answer questions and reach an understanding of expectations (defining basic client desires);

2) Make mutually agreed upon adjustments in the work plan;

3) Identify preferred method of communication (i.e. email, mail, phone, etc.);

4) Review current DDA Development and TIF plans, goals, and project status;

5) Review and discuss other plans, projects and documents related to the DDA, including the Development Area Citizen’s Council Plan; parking study, and the feasibility study for a parking deck;

6) Assess available maps and data; collect various documents; and

7) Define specific project objectives to guide the study and plan development moving forward.

During the kickoff meeting, we will also finalize public engagement strategies (round table discussions with stakeholders), public exhibits, press releases, online display of the Plan and other mechanisms for public input.

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“Enhance the economic potential and preserve the historical character of the Lake Orion DDA District, the heart and hub of the Orion Community, through promotional activities and an organization structure that focuses on community involvement with local businesses, residents and other stakeholders.” - Mission Statement, Lake Orion DDA

TASK 2: LAKE ORION 2019 - IDENTIFY, QUANTIFY AND ANALYZE McKenna will update the database of information on the DDA Development Area and TIF District, using data from the U.S. Census, ESRI, other available previous work, and collecting new data, to:

1. Evaluate Existing Plans, Projects, and Conditions. We will review relevant previous plans, studies and reports prepared for the DDA or the Village as a whole (e.g. TIF and Development Plans, Master Land Use Plan, Development Area Citizen’s Council Plan; parking study, parking deck feasibility study, etc.). We will also review what has been accomplished and what remains to be completed, as well as the previously established vision and direction for the District.

2. Evaluate Downtown Conditions. The McKenna team will tour the Downtown to document the existing conditions, assets, projects and priorities. McKenna will observe and annotate the DDA’s physical environment, a critical factor for envisioning District potentials. We will then map the land use pattern and quantify existing land uses in the DDA district, including: a. retail e. recreation b. office f. entertainment c. public/semi-public g. institutional d. residential h. other uses

3. Develop a Economic, Population and Housing Profile. McKenna will utilize recent Census information and data from other relevant sources to prepare a written profile of the DDA district

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and general trade area. This approach would further inform the planning process and target potential market opportunities that may not otherwise be uncovered. McKenna will utilize its expertise in market analysis and concentrate on the information that is most relevant to the Development and TIF Plan, identify opportunities, and focus on useful conclusions and insights. The profile will address factors such as:

a. population b. households c. median age d. median income e. employment type f. unemployment rate g. educational attainment h. household occupancy and units in structure ABOVE i. median value and rent j. businesses and employees by sector Sample economic, population and housing analysis. k. others

Based on the profile, McKenna will prepare a written and graphic-oriented general assessment of the retail trade potential and profile of the downtown.

4. Opportunities and Constraints. As part of the preparation for the project identification and prioritization process, the McKenna team will prepare a graphic analysis of the DDA District’s opportunities and constraints.

Our analysis will be performed and presented through mapping, sketches, and photo reconnaissance. Land uses, physical features, aesthetics, legibility, circulation and other features will be considered, along with known community needs and desires, plans and potentials. ABOVE

St. Clair, Michigan Downtown Vision

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Sample McKenna downtown riverfont plan with promenade rendering (Vicksburg, MI).

TASK 3: A THOROUGH, INCLUSIVE PUBLIC OUTREACH PROCESS The McKenna process will engage stakeholders and encourage them to think about the future, create excitement, and put priority on the DDA’s projects, thereby increasing the likelihood of implementation.

We know the Village values empowering its citizens, and we share that philosophy. McKenna proposes a multi-pronged approach to engaging the business community, key stakeholders and residents of, and visitors to, downtown Lake Orion/

We propose to conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop including brainstorming, planning and prioritizing exercises and other public engagement outreach, as described below:

1. Strategic Planning Workshop. The McKenna team will facilitate a strategic planning workshop with the DDA and staff. The workshop will include a review of existing conditions, perceived opportunities and constraints, and the other input and ideas received to date. The group will confirm the goals and objectives for the Development Plan, prioritize the ideas, and interact to help create consensus on overall plans for the DDA. The objective is to establish and refine a project list. At the DDA’s discretion, this meeting may be opened up to other participants, such as Village Council and administration, Planning Commission, key stakeholders and others deemed appropriate.

2. Four (4) Stakeholder Roundtables to reach key groups within the community, to be determined at project kick-off, recognizing the many stakeholders within Lake Orion. By inviting stakeholders into the decision-making process, the DDA plan becomes “their” plan, as much as it is the plan for the DDA.

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3. An online, Citizen Survey (hard copies available as well) with detailed questions focused on the future of downtown needs and aspirations.

4. Engagement through technology using multiple platforms, including Survey Monkey, Facebook, and a dedicated Project Website that we will create and maintain throughout the planning process.

In our experience, offering a variety of public engagement methods affords residents and stakeholders the opportunity to connect.

Such engagement, while strategic and efficient, yields the best results and provides a local knowledge that is often unattainable in standard public engagement plans.

We believe our approach is cost effective but broad enough to engage many different types of users downtown Lake Orion. With all the various public engagement options, the Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan will afford business owners, residents and stakeholders a true opportunity to weigh in on topics that define their very community.

A descriptive summary and analysis of public input comments, feedback and preferences will be conducted by McKenna and included as a chapter within the Plan.

ABOVE

Sample McKenna press releases and recent strategic planning events.

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TASK 4: DRAFT THE PLAN The tasks below will serve as an update to the DDA’s Development and TIF Plan and will incorporate the Capital Improvement Plan:

Development Plan. Based on the prioritized list of projects generated at the Strategic Planning Workshop and other events, McKenna will create a Downtown Master Plan, which will include the requirements for a Development Plan under Public Act 57 of 2018. These contents include:

 The boundaries of the development area, including any proposed changes to boundaries.

 The location, character and extent of public and private land uses, both existing and proposed.

 A description of existing improvements to be demolished, repaired or altered and an estimate of the time required for completion of these projects.

 A description, including location and cost, of any new development or rehabilitation and time required for completion.

 A description of any areas to be left as open space and the intended use for the space.

 A description of any areas the DDA desires to sell, donate, exchange or lease to or from the Village, including the proposed terms.

 A description of desired zoning changes and/or changes in infrastructure.

 The CIP will reflect the DDA’s current operating budget and realistic recommendations for future budgets, including identification of viable funding sources. The CIP will be portrayed in table form and will include the following information, at a minimum and as necessary: o Project description and recommendations. o Project location. o Budget with cost estimates and method of funding sources. o Year(s) to be implemented.  An estimate of the cost of the development, a statement of the proposed method of financing the development, and the ability of the DDA to arrange the financing.

 Designation of the person(s) or entity(s) to whom a ABOVE development is being leased or sold, if applicable, or a Sample year-by-year Capital description of the bidding procedures to be established if Improvement Plan (CIP). there is no agreement for purchase.

 Estimates, if any, of the number of persons residing in the development area and the number of families and individuals to be displaced by improvements in the district as well as a plan for the relocation of these persons and provisions for the costs.

 Other information as deemed necessary to the plan or for compliance with state laws and for formal presentations to the DDA and Village.

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TIF Plan. McKenna will update the DDA’s Tax Increment Financing Plan, including all of the information required by Public Act 57 of 2018. These contents include:

 A detailed explanation of the tax increment financing procedure.

 Maximum amount of debt to be incurred, if any; the duration of the program; and estimates of yearly captured assessed valuation.

 A statement of the estimated impact of the tax increment financing on the assessed values of all taxing jurisdictions in which the Development Area is located.

 Plans for the expenditure of captured assessed value to be used by the DDA, including the types of public improvements to be made.

 A description of the planned use of any captured assessed value.

 Other information necessary to the Plan.

Downtown Vision/Urban Design Renderings. We understand the DDA has identified a minimum of three (3) full page renders as part of this project, which would provided throughout the Plan. ABOVE Based on the vision articulated in the Plan, our team will create a graphically interesting plan- After working on the current Parks and Recreation Master view map of the built-out downtown and three Plan with the Village, we know isometric or street-level renderings of the Lake Orion prioritizes natural future of Downtown Lake Orion. These features and the enjoyment of renderings will give the Plan life and vibrancy, public spaces for both active and passive recreation in the and allow people to see the Village’s dreams community. come to fruition in more than just words.

TASK 5: PUBLIC REVIEW / ADOPTION Present Draft Plan for Review McKenna will prepare for, and present the draft Plan to the DDA at approximately half-way through the planning process for feedback and will incorporate any revisions as necessary.

Prepare and Submit Draft Plan for Adoption We will prepare for and present the final Plan to the DDA and to the Village Council at their respective public hearing and adoption meetings.

The final Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan will be prepared as a bound, written report and will include text and high-quality graphics, maps, charts, and tables explaining the work. Imagine a user-friendly, readable document bolstered by engaging graphics and featuring a “quick guide to downtown Lake Orion”.

In our experience, bringing such clarity to the strategic action plan offers a level of transparency all stakeholders — Village leaders, members of the business community and residents alike — deeply appreciate. This approach also results in greater ease of viewing on the website and during events.

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Project Schedule and Fee

SCHEDULE The following is a proposed six-month schedule allowing for planning activities, ten (10) meetings (including time for substaintial input from the community and stakeholders), and the statutorily required analysis and adoption. The final Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan will be adopted in August of 2019, unless mutally agreed upon adjustments to the schedule are made.

We are happy to adjust the schedule to meet your needs and are prepare to commence immediately upon authorization.

TASKS Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Project Initiation 2. Inventory and Analysis 3. Public and Stakeholder Input for Goals, Projects, and Priorities 4. Update Development and TIF Plans 5. DDA Review 6. Adoption MEETINGS (shown with an “x” for one meeting, unless otherwise noted with a meeting number) Working meetings with the DDA Board and Designees x x x Strategic Planning Workshop x Stakeholder Round Tables x (4) Public Hearing with Village Council x x

PROJECT FEE McKenna will prepare Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan for a total not-to-exceed fee of $18,500.

Significant revisions, expanded/new project tasks, or other additional changes to the proposed work plan not identified herein will be billed at our flat rate of $85/hour above and beyond this total, with authorization from the DDA prior to completion of any additional services.

Invoicing will be monthly on a percent complete basis.

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Deliverables

The above Proposed Scope of Work describes the products to be developed as part of this Plan; though this may not be an exhaustive list (client satisfaction is our #1 priority – that means we “do what it takes” during a project to deliver the best experience).

DELIVERABLES: Working Papers. Digital copies of preliminary findings and draft documents will be submitted to the DDA for distribution, review, and comments.

Maps and Graphics. The Plan will include the following maps / graphics:

1. DDA Development Area Boundaries 2. Existing Land Use 3. Development Project Plan (highlights specific project locations as identified in the Plan) 4. Minimum of Three Pages of Color Renders

At the DDA’s request, large-scale color versions of the above maps or graphics for presentation and display can be provided at McKenna’s documented cost.

Final Development Plan/TIF Plan Document. The final Development and TIF Plan and all work elements, maps, tables, charts and products described above, will be compiled in report form. McKenna will provide the Village with 20 printed and bound copies of the final document.

A digital copy on a flash drive will be prepared for DDA and Village use, in .PDF format. Additional bound copies of the Plan will be provided at McKenna’s documented cost, at the request of the DDA.

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McKenna Project Team and Qualifications

McKenna’s team will customize our approach to Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan will reflect the local economy, environment and community – indeed, our approach to downtown planning is sensitive to history, size, scale, population, demographics and diversity of culture and place.

Resumes of all team professionals are included in the Appendix.

Members of our team are industry leaders in organizing an efficient and effective public process leading to compelling and comprehensive plans with a strong implementation focus.

Our professionals embrace:  Highly effective public processes.  Involvement of stakeholders in planning that affects them.  Information rich decision making.  Context–sensitive design solutions, such as form-based codes.  Active living and active transportation.  Land use and resource conservation.  Environmental preservation.  Livable communities.  Walkability, bicycling facilities, greenways, trails, ABOVE complete streets, healthy development policies. McKenna facilitated public engagement sessions  Placemaking. to engage a wide range of stakeholders.  Economic sustainability.

PRIMARY CONTACT FOR LAKE ORION Laura Haw, AICP, NCI, Principal Planner, shall serve as the McKenna planner to whom notices and inquiries by the DDA should be directed.

Laura’s contact information is:

[email protected] (248) 596-0920 office (734) 347-2896 mobile 235 East Main Street, Suite 105 Northville, Michigan 48167

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Project Experience

Communities that McKenna has assisted in facilitating similar DDA and TIF projects include the following municipalities:

 Bangor, Michigan, DDA-TIF Plan Update  Monitor Charter Township, Bay County, Michigan,  Bay City, Michigan, Tax Increment Finance Authority, Downtown Development Authority Coordinating Council  Monroe, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority  Bay City, Michigan, Downtown Development – TIF and Development Plans Authority – Downtown Plans  Oceola Township, Livingston County, Michigan,  Belleville, Michigan, Downtown Development Downtown Development Authority Authority – TIF and Downtown Plan  Ortonville, Michigan, Downtown Development  Beverly Hills, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan Authority – TIF and Development Plan  Oshtemo Charter Township, Kalamazoo County,  Bridgman, Michigan, Corridor Improvement Authority Michigan, Downtown Development Authority and TIF Authority  Oxford, Michigan, Oxford Business Development  Buchanan, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan Authority - TIF and Development Plans  Plymouth Charter Township, Wayne County,  Buena Vista Downtown Development Authority, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority Saginaw County – TIF and Development Plan  Rochester DDA, Rochester, Michigan: Parking  Cheboygan, Michigan, Downtown Development Plan Studies  Clawson, Michigan, Downtown Development  Rochester Hills, Michigan, Local Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan Finance Authority  Fenton, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority  Romulus, Michigan, DDA and Tax Increment Finance and TIF Authority – TIF and Development Plan Authority – Multiple TIF and Development Plans  Ferndale, Michigan, Downtown Development  Royal Oak Charter Township, Oakland County, Authority and TIF Plan – TIF and Development Plan Michigan, Downtown Development Authority  Flat Rock, Michigan, Downtown Development  Schoolcraft, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority and TIF Plans Authority and TIF Authority  Garden City, Michigan, Downtown Development  Scottville, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority and TIF Plan Authority and TIF Authority  Grosse Ile, Michigan, Brownfield Redevelopment  Southfield, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority and TIF Plan Authority (DDA) – TIF and Development Plan  Hazel Park, Michigan, Downtown Development  Three Oaks, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan Authority and TIF Authority – TIF and Development  Kalamazoo, Michigan, Downtown Development Plan Authority – TIF and Development Plan  Troy, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority  Keego Harbor, Michigan, Local Development Finance  Van Buren Charter Township, Wayne County, Authority Michigan, DDA and LDFA – TIF and Development  Fennville, Michigan, Downtown Development Plan Authority – TIF and Development Plans  Vienna Township, Genesee County, Michigan,  Laketown Township, Allegan County, Michigan, Business Development Authority Downtown Development Authority  Walled Lake, Michigan, Downtown Development  Lansing, Michigan, Principal Shopping District Authority – TIF and Development Plan  Lincoln Park, Michigan, Downtown Development  Williamston, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan Authority  Lyon Charter Township, Oakland County, Michigan, –  Wixom, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority TIF and Development Plan  Wyoming, Michigan, DDA Downtown Plan  Madison Heights, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority – TIF and Development Plan  Ypsilanti, Michigan, Downtown Development Authority

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STRATEGIC PLANNING, DOWNTOWN DESIGN AND REVITALIZATION ASSISTANCE McKenna has also successfully completed results-producing public participation efforts, strategic implementation plans, vision plans, marketing projects, parking plans, downtown revitalization plans, historic district plans, urban design guidelines and plans for streetscape design and implementation and facade improvement programs.

We have assisted in the revitalization and development of downtown business districts in a wide variety of Michigan communities, including those with traditional and non-traditional downtowns:

 Overlay District, West Bloomfield Charter Township, Oakland County, Michigan  Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Lansing, Michigan  Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Design Guidelines, Fenton, Michigan  DDA Strategic Plan, Southfield, Michigan  Central Business Strategic Plan, Lowell, Michigan  Downtown Development and Urban Design Plan, Bay City, Michigan  CBD Design for Streetscape and Traffic Calming, Frankenmuth, Michigan  Central Business District Design, Richmond, Michigan  Keller Park Neighborhood Design Plan, South Bend, Indiana  Central Business Design Charrette, DDA, Village of Fennville, Michigan  Harper Avenue Corridor Enhancement Plan, St. Clair Shores, Michigan  Downtown Development Authority Plan, Taylor, Michigan  Midland Street Development Area & TIF Plan, Bay City, Michigan  Central Business District Development Plan, DDA, Garden City, Michigan  Central Business District Revitalization Plan, Muskegon Heights, Michigan  Novi Main Street, Novi, Michigan  Downtown Urban Design Plan, DDA, Ferndale, Michigan  Downtown Design Plan, DDA, Hazel Park, Michigan  Downtown Design Standards and Downtown Revitalization, DDA, Romulus, Michigan  Upper Floor Housing Study, Midland Street TIF, Bay City, Michigan  Downtown Concept and Streetscape, Wixom, Michigan  Riverfront Overlay Zoning District, Detroit, Michigan  Central Business District Plan and Facade Design, Lincoln Park, Michigan  Downtown Redevelopment Management Program, Grosse Pointe, Michigan  Village Theme Design Plan, Oshtemo Charter Township (Kalamazoo County), Michigan  Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, 2016 Plan with Andres Duany  Downtown Main Street Market Study, Scottville, Michigan  Village Form Based Code Overlay District, Oshtemo Charter Township (Kalamazoo County), Michigan  Market Study for Downtown, DDA, Garden City, Michigan  DDA Charrette, Lyon Charter Township, New Hudson, Michigan  Advisory Assistance, Oxford DDA, Oxford, Michigan  Advisory Assistance, Flat Rock DDA, Flat Rock, Michigan  Advisory Assistance, Williamston DDA, Williamston, Michigan

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References

McKenna has a long working history in communities large and small throughout the Michigan. Our track record of success with communities across the state gives us the confidence that we are the best, most qualified firm to work with you on the Downtown Development Authority Capital Improvement and Development Plan. We hope that you will contact our references.

Within the Appendix, we also present some of our most relevant experience and project examples.

City of Scottville, Michigan City of Buchanan, Michigan Development and TIF Plan Updates Development and TIF Plan Updates Ms. Amy S. Williams, City Manager Mr. Mike Hughes City of Scottville City of Sturgis 105 N. Main Street Former City Manager, City of Buchanan Scottville, MI 49454 302 N. Redbud Trail (231) 757-4729 Buchanan, MI 49107 (269) 695-7223 Van Buren Charter Township (Wayne County), Michigan Village of Oxford, Michigan Development and TIF Plan Update, Downtown DDA Market Study and other DDA Assistance Market Analysis and Plan Hon. Susan Bossardet, President Ms. Susan Ireland, Executive Director Village of Oxford Van Buren DDA 22 W. Burdick 46425 Tyler Road Oxford, MI 48371 Belleville, Michigan 48111 (248) 628-2543 (734) 699-8910 Plymouth Township (Wayne County), Michigan Buena Vista Charter Township (Saginaw County), Development Plan and TIF Plan Michigan Mr. James D. Anulewicz TIF and Development Plan Update, Market Former Director of Public Services Analysis and Redevelopment Plan Charter Township of Plymouth Mr. Jim Graham, DDA Chair 17275 West Chime Court Buena Vista Charter Township West Olive, Michigan 49460 1160 S. Outer Drive (734) 634-9122 Saginaw, Michigan 48601 (810) 624-3432 Lyon Charter Township (Oakland County), Michigan Village of Three Oaks, Michigan Formation of DDA / Preparation of TIF and Downtown Development and Tax Increment Development Plans Financing Plan Hon. Lannie Young Hon. Dave Grosse Township Supervisor and DDA Member Village President Charter Township of Lyon 1685 N. M-52 58000 Grand River Avenue Three Oaks, MI 49128 New Hudson, Michigan 48165 (269) 756-9221 (248) 437-2240

City of Southfield, Michigan Village of Farwell, Michigan Strategic Action / Vision Plan and TIF Plan Update Comprehensive Economic Development, Planning for the Southfield DDA and Design Program, 2015-2017 Mr. Al Aceves, Executive Director Tracy Lee, Village Treasurer Downtown Development Authority Village of Farwell 18000 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite 320 109 ½ S. Hall St. Southfield, Michigan 48075 P.O. Box 374 (248) 796-5192 Farwell, MI 48622

Website: southfielddda.com/about-us/strategic-plan

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Awards and Accolades

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McKenna has been honored by its peers and public with planning and design awards. We take pride in consistently delivering exceptional planning and personal service to public officials across the Midwest.

2017 Award for Excellence in Transportation Planning, Michigan Association of Planning. Delhi Charter Township (Ingham County), MI – Realize Cedar: Urban Design Framework.

2016 Award for Excellence in Transportation Planning, Michigan Association of Planning. City of Livonia, MI – Bike/Walk Livonia: A Future Transportation Plan.

2011 Outstanding Implementation Project, Michigan Association of Planning. City of Grosse Pointe, MI – Downtown Revitalization Program.

2010 Site Design/Parks Award, Michigan Recreation and Park Association. Van Buren Charter Township (Wayne County), MI – Riggs Heritage Park.

2009 Outstanding Implementation Project, Michigan Association of Planning. Buena Vista Charter Township (Saginaw County), MI –Town Center Project.

2008 Merit Award, Outstanding Design, American Society of Landscape Architects, Michigan Chapter. Brighton, MI – Green Oak Village Plan.

2007 Planner of Year Award, Michigan Association of Planning. Phillip C. McKenna, AICP, PCP.

2007 Interactive Mapping Tool GIS for Everyone Award, Improving Michigan’s Access to Geographic Information Networks (IMAGIN). River Rouge, MI.

2005 CAM Magazine Year End Special Issue, Construction Association of Michigan in recognition of outstanding facility planning and design. Flat Rock, MI – Community Center Site Design and Boardwalk.

2004 Innovative Park Resource Award, Michigan Recreation and Park Association. Downriver (Southeast MI) Linked Greenways – Wayside Companion Trail Signage and Wayfinding Manual.

2004 Outstanding Small Business Award, Crain’s Detroit Business. McKenna.

2002 MRPA Master Plan Award, Michigan Recreation and Park Association. Oakland County, MI, Orion Oaks County – Park Site (1,000 acre) Master Plan.

2001 Award for Landscape Architectural Design, Michigan Society of Landscape Architects. Flat Rock, MI – Community Fields Ballfield/Community Park Complex.

2001 Outstanding Facility Design Award, Michigan Recreation and Park Association. Flat Rock, MI – Community Fields Ballfield/Community Park Complex.

2001 Award for Excellence in Comprehensive Planning – Large Jurisdiction, Ohio Planning Conference. Dayton, OH – West View Development Opportunity Redevelopment Plan.

McKenna and its planners and designers have also been selected for other awards including Crain’s Detroit Business 20-in-their-20’s; Crain’s Detroit Business “Coolest Places to Work”; and the Michigan Business and Professional Association’s The 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work in Southeast and West Michigan.

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Laura Haw, AICP, NCI PRINCIPAL PLANNER

EDUCATION Master of Urban Planning Bachelor of Arts (with honors) Physical Planning and Design International Development Taubman College Michigan State University University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts (with honors) Political Science / Pre-Law Michigan State University

PROFESSIONAL Comprehensive, Sub-Area, and Corridor Planning EXPERIENCE Preparation of master plans, sub-area plans, and corridor plans including data collection, documentation and analysis of existing conditions, character planning, goals and objectives, and recommendations / strategic matrices for future project prioritization, phasing, and implementation processes. Additional focus on downtown districts, feasibility analysis, catalytic impact assessment, and ease of development opportunities. Project highlights:

• Master Plans (Village of Vicksburg, Village of Franklin, City of Eastpointe) • Downtown Development Authority/TIFA Plans (City of Bangor, Village of Vicksburg, Plymouth Township, and more) • The Upper Westside Neighborhood Plan, City of Detroit • 8 Mile Boulevard: Catalyzing the Corridor (8MBA reinvestment study for multiple jurisdictions)

Parks and Recreation / Open Space Planning Expertise in creating parks and recreation master plans, per MDNR requirements, including facilities assessment, natural features inventory, deficiencies analysis, and action plan programming. Experience in Phase II of Parks and Recreation master planning with MDNR grant applications. Additional practice in open space planning, including greenways (site analysis, traffic calming, optimal greenway layout, low-impact design techniques, gateways and wayfinding signage, local public art and a community maintenance plan) and development of a vacant land re-activation rooted in green infrastructure and conversation. Project highlights:

• Parks and Recreation Plans and Designs (Village of Lake Orion, Village of Three Oaks, City of Hudson, City of Birmingham, City of Portage, and more) • Vacant Land Toolkit (City of Detroit) • Woodmere Greenway (UNI study, southwest Detroit)

Lean Zoning Experience in streamlining and re-structuring Zoning Ordinances to reduce red-tape, add clarity, and ensure quality building form. Preparation of text amendments to address new development trends, including elderly housing and accessory dwelling units, urban agriculture, non-traditional commercial uses, and planned unit developments. PROFESSIONAL Non-Motorized Transportation Planning EXPERIENCE Instrumental collaborator on non-motorized transportation projects, including BIKE/WALK Livonia, a non-motorized plan for the City of Livonia.

Urban Design Site design of residential and mixed-use neighborhoods in Michigan, including empty-nester housing, townhomes, and high-rise apartment complexes. Creation of Planned Unit Developments (PUD) of luxury campgrounds (550+ units in SC and CO) with recreational attractions, pedestrian amenities, and natural resource conservation / eco-tourism. Additional project highlights include the redevelopment of a vacant 62-acre site in south Chicago, IL into an active, mixed-use waterfront neighborhood and a 15 urban block redevelopment plan for Minneapolis, MN into a regional destination built upon the strengths of local businesses.

Graphic Design / Document Layout Expertise in document layout for annual reports and master plans, including innovative and creative approaches to tables, maps, and information graphics. Photographic documentation of successful urban planning and design projects. Additional experience in creation of brand identity, marketing materials (brochures, flyers, presentation boards, etc.) and graphics for clients.

Public Engagement Organization and the facilitation of various public engagement functions, including community- wide public workshops, charrettes, focus groups, steering committees, and open houses to inform and capture the visions and ideas of stakeholders. Experience in designing innovative materials for exercises, including presentations, visioning and mapping activities, and priority ballot voting to ensure interactive and meaningful public engagement. Additional capabilities in organizing and managing online public engagement platforms, including social media.

MEMBERSHIPS American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association Michigan Association of Planning

National Charrette Institute CERTIFICATIONS Charrette Systems and Management and Facilitation Sarah Traxler, AICP, NCI VICE PRESIDENT

EDUCATION Master of Urban Planning Bachelor of Arts (with honors) Taubman College Sociology University of Michigan University of California at Santa Cruz

HONORS Excellence Award for Implementation of the “Downtown Marketing and Strategic Plan” Buena Vista Charter Township, Michigan Association of Planning.

Outstanding Student Project Award for “New Directions for Vehicle City: a Framework for Brownfield Reuse” Michigan Association of Planning.

Raoul K. Wallenberg Scholarship Recipient University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.

PROFESSIONAL Comprehensive and Master Planning EXPERIENCE Managed numerous master and comprehensive planning efforts for diverse Midwestern communities, including thoughtful public engagement, sustainable future land use analyses, corridor re-imagining, and housing typologies and planning, all with a focus on effective and easy-to-administer implementation strategies. Managed and prepared parks and recreation plans for diverse communities, focusing on the future of play, inclusive / universal design, and equity planning for the provision of parks and recreation in a contextualized manner.

Redevelopment Planning and Management Managed urban and suburban redevelopment projects including project planning, land acquisition, relocation, citizen participation, budgeting and finance, grantsmanship, public improvements, site design, zoning, strategic planning, land disposition, and scheduling. Successfully functions as project manager for municipality acquiring vacant, blighted 380,000 sq. ft. shopping mall using eminent domain. Prepared a brownfield reuse strategy for a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Created an inventory of probable brownfields; crafted reuse goals; developed criteria to target areas where brownfield redevelopment could best fulfill reuse goals; and created frameworks for reuse in areas with the highest redevelopment potential. Reuse strategy recipient of a state planning award.

Zoning Prepared complete zoning ordinances, overlay districts, form-based standards, and comprehensive text and map amendments for cities, villages, and townships in Michigan. Advised legislative bodies, Planning Commissions, and Zoning Boards of Appeals on land use regulation and proposed development and redevelopment in a number of communities of various sizes and character. Provided on-site administration of zoning and other land use and building regulations for a community of 25,000.

Real Estate Development Created redevelopment strategies for single and multiple sites in Michigan communities. Tasks included performing economic and political/social feasibility studies, researching and developing appropriate use concepts for the site, and guiding the design process to complement the surrounding areas. PROFESSIONAL Neighborhood Planning EXPERIENCE Managed and prepared Neighborhood Plans for Michigan and Indiana communities. Plan elements include housing and commercial market analyses, placemaking strategies, capital improvement prioritization, funding recommendations and implementation matrices.

Community Development Managed annual Community Development Block Grant programs for three inner-ring suburbs (two entitlement communities and one Urban County program sub-recipient). Responsibilities included preparation of annual Action Plans, Environmental Review Records (ERRs), Consolidated Action Plan Evaluation Reports (CAPERs), applications to County for funding, and administration of projects, including Housing Rehabilitation. Administered Neighborhood Stabilization Program with $1.65 M budget, including preparation of ERR, program and policy design, managing other consultants and project implementation.

MEMBERSHIPS American Institute of Certified Planners International Council of Shopping Centers American Planning Association Michigan Association of Planning

MIplace Partnership Initiative Placemaking Curriculum Trainer Certification CERTIFICATIONS Module 1: People, Places and Placemaking Module 3: Neighborhoods, Streets and Connections Module 5: Collaborative Involvement Module 6: Applied Placemaking

National Charrette Institute Charrette Systems and Management and Facilitation

ACTIVITIES & Past board member, Michigan Community Development Association PUBLIC SERVICE Past board member, Northville, MI Planning Commission

Past board member, Northville, MI Zoning Board of Appeals SELECT “Neighborhood Planning for Michigan’s Sustainable Communities” PRESENTATIONS Michigan Municipal League Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan “Ethics for Community Planners” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan

“Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Panel” Michigan Community Development Association Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan

“How to Foster Entrepreneurship and Employ Tactical Urbanism” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Traverse City, Michigan

“Making Sense of the Census” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“Take Back Your Neighborhoods - Turning Foreclosures Around” Michigan Townships Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“Using Eminent Domain to Spur Redevelopment” Michigan Townships Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“NSP Collaborative Service Delivery” Michigan Community Development Association, Lansing, Michigan

“Road Map to Redevelopment” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan

“Give and Take: The Eminent Domain Debate” Brownfields 2008, Detroit, Michigan

“Eminent Domain and Blight Rehabilitation” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Traverse City, Michigan

“Eminent Domain in Michigan” Michigan Association of Planning Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan

“Conditional Rezoning: Is Your Community Ready?” Lapeer County (MI) Planning Conference, Lapeer, Michigan

Susan Cronander SENIOR PLANNER

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science, with honors University of Michigan Central Michigan University

Masters in Urban Planning Wayne State University

HONORS Harvard Honoring Nations Award Grand Traverse Band Planning and Development Department

PROFESSIONAL Regional and Master Planning EXPERIENCE Prepared data analysis and community input programs on transportation, recreation and wildlife corridors with the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (Networks Northwest) for a ten county area Greenways plan. Co-authored the adopted policy plan for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Wrote the Land Use element for the City of Hollywood’s (Florida) adopted comprehensive Growth Management Plan.

Transportation Planning Wrote the Transportation and Mass Transit elements for the City of Hollywood’s adopted Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Prepared quarterly transportation reports for Broward County, Florida, including mass transit, port and airport statistics. Collaborated with Walkable Communities on a workshop for the Grand Traverse Band.

Planning and Zoning Administration Experience administering municipal zoning regulations, reviewing development applications, site plan review and zoning amendment requests.

Demographic/Housing Analysis Analyzed housing and population trends for several communities.

Project Management Managed the contracts and budget and co-managed the community input, design and development of the award-winning Grand Traverse Band’s Civic Center (Turtle) building. Lead in the writing of engineering and architectural RFPs for buildings and other development. Supervised preliminary engineering for the Eagle Town site plan and M-22 corridor plan in Peshawbestown. Lead implementation of a GIS mapping system.

Community Facilitation Partnered with Michigan State Extension in creating a successful Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians award-winning community input process, leading to an adopted policy plan. MEMBERSHIPS American Planning Association Michigan Association of Planning

ACTIVITIES & As a member of APA’s Planning Law Committee, assisted in revising portions of Michigan’s planning PUBLIC SERVICE and zoning laws.

PUBLISHED “Vision Quest for the 21st Century – Community Based Planning in a Tribal Community” REPORTS Ecological Corridors: A Literature Review (co-author) Jennifer Valentine PRINCIPAL PLANNER

EDUCATION Master of City and Regional Planning Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy Analysis University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

PROFESSIONAL Public Engagement EXPERIENCE Led or substantially contributed to numerous public engagement efforts in a variety of diverse communities. Forums have included public open houses; stakeholder meetings; small group facilitation; presentations; online and paper surveys; social media campaigns; and group mapping exercises, among others. Transportation Planning Managed or assisted with a variety of transportation-related projects in communities across the country, including long range transportation plans; multimodal transportation standards; transportation master plans; active transportation initiatives; transit oriented developed; transportation demand management; parking plans and studies; transit feasibility studies; and light rail station design. Corridor Studies Developed plans for corridors in Arvada, CO and Cheyenne, WY, focusing on safety, right-of-way issues, multi-modal accommodation, pedestrian crossings, streetscape enhancements, and adjacent land use. Parks and Recreation Planning Contributed to the trails and access component of a large-scale parks plan in Centennial, CO. The plan focused on developing, enhancing and connecting the regional bicycle network, and ensuring multimodal access to parks, trails, and other recreational facilities. Zoning Conducted development review for multiple communities, ensuring compliance of proposed projects with relevant comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. Common issues considered included private access, building height limitations, parking requirements, ADA accessibility, and potential impacts on neighboring properties. Streetscapes and Crossings Contributed to plans focusing on improving the pedestrian environment through streetscape and crossing improvements. These plans have emphasized the importance of improving the pedestrian realm to create a safe, inviting, and walkable environment that also benefits local businesses. Bike System Design Designed bicycle routes and systems for a variety of communities, focusing on safety, accessibility, convenience, and user experience. Plans have ranged in size from large regions (e.g. metropolitan planning organizations) to specific intersections and local connections (e.g. Safe Routes to School plans). Placemaking and Public Spaces Developed plans emphasizing the role of streetscapes and public infrastructure in placemaking. In particular, plans have focused on walkability, safe crossings, pedestrian amenities, and the overall pedestrian experience. Contributed to a place type-based design manual prescribing best practices for different types of areas (e.g. single family residential, downtown environments, industrial areas, etc.)

MEMBERSHIPS American Planning Association Michigan Association of Planning

PRESENTATIONS “UrbanSim for All” TRB National Transportation Planning Applications Conference, Raleigh, NC, 2017

Michael A. Campbell, M.Arch, RA Urban Desinger Architect

EDUCATION Master of Architecture Master of Business Administration Taubman College of Architecture + Urban The University of Colorado – Boulder Leeds Planning, University of Michigan School Of Business Bachelor of Science In Architecture Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan

TRAINER Smart Code Workshop National Charrette Institute CERTIFICATION Form-Based Code Institute Workshop Certified Charrette Planner Form-Based Codes 101 & 201

ACTIVITIES Co-Author, 7-Steps for Form-Based Codes w/ Model Township Master Plan (& website CNU Michigan creation) CNU Michigan Conference – Presenter Stuttgart Rail Suburbs, Field Research Design/Build – Affordable Housing Prototype Honorable Mention, Chicago Tribune Planning Commission, Fenton, MI Architecture Competition

PROFESSIONAL Lawrence Institute of Technology – Adjunct Professor of Urban Design EXPERIENCE The Art Institute of Michigan – Adjunct Professor of Interior Design, Art Foundations

Campbell Planning & Architecture, Plc Michigan Municipal League – Place Plans, Sault Ste. Marie and Vassar, MI Downtown Concept Site Plans and Renderings America’s Best Communities – Adaptive Re-Use, Three Rivers, MI Historic Hospital Concept Floor Plans City of Westland – Government Center, Westland, MI Concept Site Plans Fort Saginaw Mall – Redevelopment Plan, Buena Vista Charter Township, MI Concept Site Plans and Rendering Bronson Hospital – Satellite Mixed-Use Campus, Kalamazoo, MI Concept Site Plans Village of Interlochen – Downtown Plan, Green Lake Township, MI Concept Site Plans – Design Team Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Blueprints for Michigan Downtowns Various Locations, MI Lead Designer Washtenaw Avenue Corridor Study, Washtenaw County Department of Economic Development & Finance, Ann Arbor, MI Lead Designer City of Kentwood Sub-Area Plans, Kentwood, MI, Design Team Leader PROFESSIONAL Fisher’s Station Form-Based Code, Kentwood and Wyoming, MI, Co-Author EXPERIENCE Laurent Town Plan and Code, McCook County, SD, Design Team Metro Health Village, Wyoming, MI Lead Designer Village of Coopersville - Village Addition (Adopted into Master Plan 2003), Coopersville, MI Lead Designer

NEDERVELD, INC. – GRAND RAPIDS, MI Town Planner and Architect Downtown Master Plan & Architecture Pattern Book, Hudsonville, MI AIA Honor Award for Planning, 2008 APA Outstanding Planning Project Award, 2008 Lacey Gateway – New Town, Lacey, WA Celadon New Town, Grand Rapids Township, MI Dexter Church of Christ, Lima Township, MI Banks of Saline Condominiums, Saline, MI Shaw’s Landing – New Town, Meridian Township, MI Shaw’s Landing Architecture, Meridian Township, MI Great American Sports Complex, Port Sheldon, MI

GIBBS PLANNING GROUP – BIRMINGHAM, MI Director of Planning Eton Street Station - TOD, Birmingham, MI Macomb Town Center - New Town, Macomb Township, MI Village of Rochester Hills – Lifestyle Center, Rochester Hills, MI Carrie Leitner ART DIRECTOR

EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Internet Professional Curriculum Courses University of Michigan Washtenaw Community College

SOFTWARE Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and EXPERTISE Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint).

PROFESSIONAL Document Design and Layout - Planning and Zoning EXPERIENCE Designed and produced simple and complex layouts for documents including community master plans, zoning ordinances, and urban design plans.

Downtown and Retail Corridor Branding Created brands and identities for private firms and Michigan downtowns and corridors. Developed multiple concepts for elaboration in a range of styles. Branding included downtown logos, document design, banners, brochures, and wayfinding signage.

Art Director Municipal Projects Created initial design and messaging concepts for a multitude of high profile municipal clients, capital campaigns and annual giving initiatives.

Image Editing and Production Edited complex photographic and illustration graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator for zoning ordinances and master plans. Managed elaborate projects including color correction, recreation plan renderings, and branding for municipal electrical energy use education.

Illustration and Visualization – Zoning, Planning, and Design Produced graphic ideas quickly and successfully which conveyed the clients’ vision. Rendered detailed zoning graphics, facade improvements, and corridor and neighborhood visualization using Adobe Photoshop.

Website Design and Implementation for Public Engagement Planned website architecture to clearly deliver content for stakeholder use under simplified navigation. Formatted websites to include municipal documents for public review and comments.

Hand Renderings and Art Work Created privately-commissioned portraits in pencil and charcoal. Created the first annual Charlevoix (MI) Venetian Festival poster in oil pastel. Appeared in the Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair exhibiting pen and watercolor paintings of local street scenes and building sketches. Rendered several site and landscape concept plans with pen and marker.

What we did:

DESIGN Landscape Architecture Urban Design

McKenna was successful in obtaining a $562,650 Main Street TEA-21 grant for streetscape improvements along a half mile stretch of M-15 in historic downtown Enhancement Clarkston. This project included special pavement materials, Project historic lighting, street furnishings, and landscaping.

CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CLARKSTON, McKenna designed these improvements to enhance MICHIGAN the pedestrian realm in downtown Clarkston and to assist in traffic calming. McKenna provided construction design and documentation for this project.

DESIGN PLANNING Urban Design Transportation Planning Corridor Planning Public Engagement

McKenna worked with Delhi Charter Township on the Realize Cedar: award-winning Realize Cedar initiative to guide the design of a new downtown. The project included an innovative pop-up outreach events to reach residents Urban Design where they were — local basketball games, riding the trails, shopping at the farmer’s market, visiting the Framework library, or watching music at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Other outreach included digital display kiosks, online DELHI CHARTER TOWNSHIP, surveying and forums, local business presentations, INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN and focus groups. The project, which considered a roadway reconfiguration to reduce the number of lanes and create better biking, walking, and streetscape amenities, incorporated best practices for roadway operations and safety analysis. The transportation analysis followed the Federal Highway Administration process for the evaluation of Road Diets.

Ultimately, Realize Cedar is about facilitating the latent need for new housing and businesses. The Township now has a design framework to facilitate and evaluate new development at several key sites. The Urban Design Framework includes identity themes, materials standards, and signing guidelines for the entire corridor from Willoughby Road on the north and College Road on the south.

DESIGN PLANNING Urban Design Public Engagement Form-Based Coding Streetscapes and Crossings

The Fisher Road business district in Grosse Pointe is Fisher Road a neighborhood business district with a mix of retail, office, service, and residential uses. Buildings are located about 25 feet from the road and the area Streetscape between the buildings and the road contained a wide CITY OF GROSSE POINTE, MICHIGAN range of paving, parking and landscaping. Recognizing the unique characteristics of this neighborhood business district, the City updated its master plan and zoning ordinance to create a mixed- use neighborhood business district with specific design and form-based standards.

The City of Grosse Pointe had scheduled the replacement of a watermain that ran the entire length of the Fisher Road business district presenting the opportunity to unify and enhance the image of the district, and better experience for pedestrians in the district. In addition, a significant private redevelopment project that represented approximately 33% of the frontage in the district was being contemplated.

McKenna facilitated a number of interactive design workshops with property owners to identify desirable features such as landscaping, decorative pavement treatments, bike racks, street trees, and street lights.

These workshops were also used to bring property owners together to form a special assessment district to pay for a portion of the preferred streetscape improvements.

Based on the results of the design workshops, McKenna developed a streetscape plan (currently under construction)for the Fisher Road business district that unified the image of this “front door” to the community and provided for improved pedestrian and bicyclist amenities.

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Lavish Salon Deciduous Flowering Shrubs Shrub Mass

Ornamental Flowering Trees Extreme Pizza David the Salon Hydrangea Kitchen Cafe J House Jennings DDS Subway Farms Market Dave’s Barber Shop The Wool and the Floss Lucido’s Florist Comerica Bank Maumee Street Existing St Paul Street Landscaping

4” Concrete Paving Deciduous Flowering Shrub Exposed Aggregate Paving Bench Street Tree Waste Receptacle Bike Racks 4” High Concrete Perennial Bed Masonry Wall Cowclipped Boxwood Hedge Perrenial Bed Street Light Exposed Aggregate Paving Crosswalk Masonry Pier ± 3’ Planter Curb ± 2.5 ‘ height with Decorative Pot and Flowers Fisher Road

PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES SOFTSCAPE ELEMENTS

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FLOWER URN PAVEMENT TREATMENT LIGHTING Fisher Road Streetscape Concept GROSSE POINTE, MI · 10.14.16 What we did:

PLANNING Downtown Parking Transportation Public Engagement

As an established, mixed-use traditional urban Downtown downtown, Birmingham was generally thriving. But there were signs that it was not functioning at its potential and that it might ultimately lose its niche Birmingham to nearby regional shopping malls and emerging entertainment districts. In addition, circulation 2016 problems existed, parking policy needed evaluation, the development process needed improvement, and BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN an overall streetscape theme was needed. McKenna participated in the overall planning and design process, including the public input process, and prepared the implementation section of the plan. Other members of the team included Gibbs Planning Group, and Andres Duany & Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Architects and Town Planners, Inc.

The plan identified problems and recommended solutions concerning streetscape, parking, circulation, retail function and mix, image, building massing, historic preservation and architecture. Specific key projects were identified and prioritized.

The process involved a program of public input, including a week-long design charrette for stakeholders and citizens, which built strong support for the plan. The project laid the foundation and charted the course for much of Birmingham’s present day success.

DESIGN PLANNING Landscape Architecture Downtown Planning

In the midst of a number of projects to revitalize its Banner Design and downtown, the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recognized a need for banners to provide a fresh splash of color and identify key Implementation downtown destinations and the community as a whole. To assist, McKenna’s design team developed Strategy four simple crisp designs highlighting the downtown’s amenities and the community. McKenna then DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, conducted an inventory of existing banners and CITY OF FLAT ROCK, MICHIGAN locations and identified potential new locations for banners. A final recommendation provided the DDA a multi-phased implementation strategy, identifying funding options for future growth of the banner program within the downtown.

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DESIGN PLANNING Streetscapes and Crossings Public Engagement

The 2010 Village Master Plan, prepared by others, Complete Streets set a vision for making Paw Paw a model small town; one that is progressive, beautiful, and business friendly. Since the adoption of the Master Plan, and Urban Design several steps have been taken to implement the plan’s recommendations for the downtown: Evaluation •Development and adoption of the Downtown Overlay District. VILLAGE OF PAW PAW, MICHIGAN •Development of the Facades Guideline Booklet with support from the DDA. •Completion of the Michigan Avenue Streetscape Plan. •Three-Month Community Outreach Strategy. •Michigan Avenue Pilot Project – trial period on design and engineering elements to a revised roadway configuration. The Village needed to understand whether these efforts were successful, and asked McKenna to assess its efforts to implement the plan given that there are many users of Downtown Paw Paw, all with different interests. While the Master Plan implementation on the Michigan Avenue corridor addressed several challenges to pedestrian and bicycle access (including crossing design, on-street parking provision, and sidewalk access), evaluation of the recent change was necessary to measure effectiveness and whether community support remained. McKenna provided the Village with a concise and actionable evaluation that was grounded in current best practices for planning, zoning, placemaking, and multi-modal transportation design.

McKenna engaged Paw Paw residents, business owners, and their employees to conduct a substantive evaluation of the Master Plan implementation efforts. Our team reviewed the design objectives and functional elements, conducted community outreach, and delivered an actionable report that outlined short- and longer-term strategies to institutionalize the vision for downtown Paw Paw. Through online engagement and social media, a mini design charrette, and on-site evaluation, McKenna’s efforts helped the Village advance its vision for downtown.

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PLANNING Master Planning Downtown Planning Neighborhood Planning Public Engagement

Rochester, one of Michigan’s premier medium-sized Sustainable cities located north of Detroit, is surrounded by fast- growing communities—and thus has been subject to extreme development pressure. Rochester’s Rochester Plan walkability, vibrant downtown, and traditional CITY OF ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN neighborhoods have made it the center of this highly attractive suburban area in metro Detroit.

The City’s recently updated Master Plan identified a number of “potential intensity change areas”—sites likely to redevelop in the near future. Rochester experienced a building boom of mixed-use and residential development in its downtown consistent with the Master Plan. However, City leaders saw the need to gain a thorough understanding of the impact each of these projects would have on the REFERENCE character of the community, as well as impacts on Nik Banda the community’s natural, historic, and man-made Community and Economic Development Director systems. 400 Sixth Street Rochester engaged McKenna to develop a Rochester, MI 48307 sustainability tool that would establish key (248) 651-9061 measurable indicators. McKenna analyzed and developed 20 Rochester-specific indicators including tree coverage, traffic, parking, stormwater, and financial impact. McKenna’s analysis included a determination of the baseline for each indicator; then, working closely with the Interdisciplinary Working Committee through a robust public process, McKenna developed optimal levels for each indicator based on the objectives of the Master Plan. The McKenna team developed a scoring system, on which each new development is scored—ensuring that future development is sustainable and consistent with the established and envisioned character of the community. In addition, the City appointed McKenna to its Sustainability Directorship.

Rochester leaders are highly satisfied with the Sustainable Rochester process and resulting sustainability tool, and have directed McKenna to incorporate the program into the development review process for a comprehensive, coordinated approach to community planning and design excellence.